Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brushback
Noun
/ˈbrʌʃˌbæk/
Definition
A pitch thrown by a baseball pitcher to intimidate the batter, often aimed near the batter’s head.
Examples
- The pitcher threw a brushback to send a message to the batter.
- After the brushback pitch, the batter stepped back, wary of the next throw.
- Brushbacks are common tactics to assert dominance on the mound.
Meaning
To cause a batter to move away from the plate by throwing a pitch that is close to, but not necessarily a strike.
Synonyms
- Intimidation pitch
- Warning pitch
